Hi all - its Alison here again,
I was just wondering whether any one can recommend any medication that can reduce swelling.
I have had swelling in my right leg for about 2 months now, is this usual in RSD? Is it something I should be worried about? or is it just RSD playing another trick on me?
When my consultant first saw my swelling he admitted me into hospital to be tested for compartment syndrome and DVT. The tests came back negative however it did show that I had muscle swelling and swelling around the muscles.
I have been taking Ibuprofen which is not helping me, my mums ordered grape seed extract for me to try, but I was wondering if there is anything else I could try as well.
Please write back
Many thanks
Alison
Pain free hugs.

Hi Allison,

As difficult as it may sound , keeping it moving will help to decrease the swelling by encouraging the blood flow.
If I am brave my physio will do some deep tissue massage----yes, it is very painful but it can reduce the swelling.
Also the use of some type of tubigrip applied before you put your leg to the floor will help also.
This is something that often requires desensitisation to enable you to put it on but there are some less constrictive ones that will give light support and you may be able to work your way up to a tighter one.
I take diuretics but not for my RSD--they make very little or no difference to my neurogenic oedema.

Good luck with it
Tayla

Ali,

You can try tubigrip or compression stockings (these really help to keep the swelling down).
HTH!

OK..I have to ask, what is tobigrip? How do you use it? I have the katamine cream that I swear by.

Mary

Hi Mary,
Tubigrip is an elasticised pressure stocking that comes in varying grades of compression.
Does the Ketamine cream help your swelling as well as your pain?
Take care
Tayla

Hi - Its Ali here
Many thanks for all your posts, I will keep you updated on how I go with the grape seed extract, I will also try and get some tubigrips, although it will hurt my leg.